Garden Spells

What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said?

This book is just what you need when you're burnt out on reading. It's quick, lighthearted, and charming. The Waverly's are odd. They have a magical tree that shows you the best or worst moment of your life. If you've ever seen “How to Train Your Dragon” the tree is like Toothless. Full of sass and heart. It was my second favorite character.

The story centers around two sisters.

At 34, Claire is still living in her grandmothers house. She lives alone, but spends her time baking items from her garden for her catering business.

Her younger sister Sydney is running away from an abusive relationship with her young daughter in tow. They seek refuge with Claire, keeping their past hidden.

The book centers mostly around the two sisters as they work to overcome their fears and learn what it really means to be family. Including the two sisters and their daughter are

- Fred, the local grocery store owner who is struggling with the end of a relationship with his partner of 30 years.

- Evanelle, a widowed relative who gives people things that they will need. (She was my favorite).

- Emma/Hunter John, old friends of Sydney's who are married. Hunter John and Sydney were High school sweethearts.

- Bay, Sydeny's 5/6 year old daughter.

- Tyler, the cute guy next door

- Henry, a childhood friend of Sydney

This book is fiction mixed with magic realism. If you don't like magic then you wont appreciate this book. The recipes make your mouth water and you the author has you glued to the pages.

This is a really charming read that was worth the afternoon that took to read it. Yes, I read this whole book in a day.